from Cognis is said to enable formulators to achieve very stable emulsions that are easy to spread and feel light and silky on the skin. It is compatible with a range of different oil phases including vegetable and silicone oils and with polar solvents such as ethanol. Oil is trapped in gel pores, leading to high emulsion stability, and it may be used to prepare low viscosity sprays and lotions, but is also suitable for thicker, richer cream formulations.